Maryland's real problem: 'Dumbocrat' rule [Letter]

After reading the "Another budget setback" editorial in Tuesday's Sun, I sense that the editors have lost contact with reality and refuse to recognize the real problem with this state and nation — Dumbocrat rule.

Gov. Martin O'Malley blames the Maryland deficit on everything except his own actions as governor ("O'Malley legacy marked by gains, taxes," Jan. 20). Because of his excessive taxes on Maryland citizens and businesses, many have escaped this state and moved to other states including...

A recent report failed to recognize that the major contributors to Maryland's and every other state's fiscal problems are their government employee pension plans ("Business groups look to reduce tax burden for some," Dec. 5).

We were outraged to read that mental health funding was slashed by the Board of Public Works earlier this month in order to close a state budget gap ("Balancing Md.'s budget on the backs of the mentally ill," Jan. 21).